Daniel Anthony James (August 10, 1937 â July 4, 1987) was an American professional football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.
James attended Elder High School and the center was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the eighth pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL draft.
He eventually played for the Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.